Kali Linux

Kali Linux

• Debian-based Linux distribution aimed at

advanced Penetration Testing and Security
Auditing
• Developed by Mati Aharoni and Devon Kearns
• Released on March 13, 2013
 Features

• More than 600 penetration testing tools

• Free and always will be
• Open source Git tree
• FHS Compliant
• Wide-ranging wireless device support
• Developed in secure environment
• Multi language support
• Completely customizable
Difference between Kali Linux and Ubuntu

• Kali Linux is a specialized distribution

• Kali Linux is primarily designed for purposes
like Penetration Testing and Digital Forensics
• Kali Linux was developed by Offensive Security
Ltd. and released on March 13, 2013
Difference between Kali Linux and Ubuntu

• Ubuntu is a general desktop and server

distribution
• Ubuntu is designed to satisfy general Desktop
and Server requirements and also targeted in
some Smart TV’s
• Ubuntu was developed by Canonical Ltd. and
released back in 2004